January 2, 2015 Devotions
Psalm 148
1Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host!
3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!
4Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!
5Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created.
6He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
7Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps,
8fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command!
9Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars!
10Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds!
11Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!
12Young men and women alike, old and young together!
13Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven.
14He has raised up a horn for
his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close
to him. Praise the Lord!
Psalm 148 is clearly a psalm of praise. It is a very appropriate psalm for the Christmas season.
For what is the psalmist giving praise? There is praise for animals, mountains, people-male and female, old and young. This is a psalm of praise and thanks for the whole of creation, to the maker of all creation!
As we enter into this new year, remind yourself to be thankful. Scripture tells us to be thankful at all times, and we are all aware that at times thankfulness is difficult. Begin today and in your prayers be intentional on giving a prayer of thanks each day. For what are you thankful for as we being 2015?
Praise for the animals--today is Abbe's birthday and I give thanks for her today. I am also thankful for the fullness of life God has granted and the opportunities, both good and not so good that have come my way, for they are what have made me me!
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